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The Mermaid Inn

Property class: 3

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A narrow cobblestone street lined with traditional half-timbered houses, some with ivy and flower boxes.
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A traditional bedroom with a four-poster bed, a large window with a stained glass design, and ornate wooden furniture.
A narrow cobblestone street lined with traditional buildings, featuring stone steps leading to the entrance.
A traditional fireplace with a brick wall, a wooden mantel, and framed pictures above. There are leather sofas and a wooden table in the foreground.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $261
$217 nightly
$261 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

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Mermaid Street, Rye, England, TN31 7EY
  • Place, Lamb House
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Heritage Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 1066 Country Walk
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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A traditional room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with red and white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a television, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A narrow bathroom with a bathtub, a towel rack, and a mirror.

Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A traditional room with a four-poster bed, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden chair, and a window with a curtain.

Double Room (Small)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rye

With a stay at The Mermaid Inn in Rye, you'll be just steps from Lamb House and Mermaid Street. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Rye Heritage Centre and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from St Anthony of Padua.

What's nearby

  • Lamb House - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rye Heritage Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Landgate - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rye Castle Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • 1066 Country Walk - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rye Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Knoops - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Whitehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Street Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mermaid Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Fig - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Mermaid Inn

The Mermaid Inn offers 31 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 31 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as wireless internet access (surcharge) and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Giant’s Fireplace Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1420
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Mermaid Inn Rye
Mermaid Rye
The Mermaid Inn Rye
The Mermaid Inn Hotel
The Mermaid Inn Hotel Rye

The Mermaid Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 331 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A property with so much history, and the staff were great. Good food too, we couldn't fault it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most amazing stay at The Mermaid Inn. The staff were very helpful, professional and friendly, the restaurant food for breakfast and dinner was great nad overall, it was a very memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay, will book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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An amazing hotel with alot of history. The staff were brilliant, the room was great and the food also superb. Highly recommend a visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming old building, in the heart of medieval town. Wonderful breakfast, I would stay for their dinner next time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay, beautiful location, excellent team- can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Historic, atmospheric inn right in the centre of the fascinating little town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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we always love staying at the mermaid Inn Gorgeous old quirky beautiful place with lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Such a unique place to stay. So much history and character to the hotel. Staff were very friendly and food was fantastic. Would highly recommend anyone to stay here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed in room 17, which had a 4 poster bed, with Period furniture and modern bathroom. A great breakfast and restaurant along with a snug type bar area. The staff were polite and welcoming with limited car parking (get there early), but in the centre of the old town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my partner stayed at the Mermaid in over the May Bank holiday. We stayed in room 19, which was a great size and clean. Staff were really friendly and breakfast was very tasty. Would definitely recommend this hotel when staying in Rye.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place, welcoming staff. The place oozes history and stories.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, food great, staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Comfy beds. We had twin room only downside only had bath with handheld shower. There wasn't a curtain so had to sit in bath put shower over you which was difficult trying not to get water everywhere. Breakfast really good. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Amazing building, worth the money just to soak in the rich history
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very tasty freshly cooked breakfast. Good assortment of continental options.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The room and the staff were excellent. I will recomend the hotel to everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Really an old and interesting place. I loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
A little tired in places, and there was obviously no air conditioning. There weren’t enough plug sockets for the amenities, although USB ports built into the front of the sockets would be a useful addition. The staff were very good, the bar was good, and the food was very good. Overall, we had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel. Our room was lovely. Staff were friendly and helpful. The ability to reserve a charging point for our EV was a lifesaver! Food here is amazing, Make sure you book a table for dinner!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It’s a beautiful hotel in the very center of Rye, fantastic historical building. Unfortunately, the rooms are not too well maintained. This said, we really enjoyed the stay, the restaurant (great dinner), breakfast was superb. Hotel has a parking on site, which is very rare in Rye.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Felt like a fairytale to live in history for the night. Every nook and cranny - and there are lots, was interesting to me. Breakfast was fantastic. Was disappointed by the menu options for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Dinner was amazing and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fascinating place to stay with so much character! Great breakfast with beautiful fresh spring flowers on the table. Flooring could benefit from an update in room but all very clean, and was a lovely room if a bit creepy! 😀 Dean on reception deserves a special mention as he is a credit to the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Always wanted to stay here lovely old inn ,beautiful furniture and paintings our room was really lovely ,fab breakfast and staff couldn't do enough for us .Would go again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025